Hans Greimel

Subaru is ramping up a new cutting-edge transaxle factory for hybrid vehicles that previews the advanced production technologies it will deploy in its coming electrification push.

In this week’s issue of Automotive News, we dive into how a deeper integration of Honda and Nissan might play out and whether it would truly position them as new global front-runners.

Honda and Nissan plan to merge under a holding company with the top executives chosen by Honda in a historical reshuffling of Japan's auto industry

Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. plan to merge under a holding company with the top executives chosen by Honda in a historical reshuffling of Japan's auto industry meant to keep the country's second- and third-largest players competitive amid a global onslaught of new competitors and technologies.

In announcing plans for a historic merger, Honda boss Toshihiro Mibe and Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida left many key questions unanswered. Here are the five important issues that have yet to be resolved.

Japan’s homegrown automakers were out in full force for the Tokyo Auto Salon, with funky new concepts and re-imagined road cars. Here’s a look at what went down.

Toyota says it will return to the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race after a five-year hiatus as it turns the spotlight on motorsports this year.

Hyundai and Genesis have new chief operating officers for the crucial North American market as the brands realign their regional leadership lineups

The Tokyo Auto Salon has wrapped up another year of whacked-out four-wheel rides.

At Toyota, Kuffner helped set up the $1 billion Toyota Research Institute in Silicon Valley to develop artificial intelligence that will be the backbone of automated and connected vehicles.